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Vaccination Deadline for Students

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffimmunizations, kindergarten, school, seventh grade, vaccines

Frederick County Public Schools want parents to be reminded that students without proof of required immunizations or proof of an appointment to get immunized before October 1, 2014 will not be admitted to classes beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Maryland requires certain immunizations for students in kindergarten and seventh grades. All seventh grade students must be vaccinated for diptheria, tetanus, pertusis, and meningitis. The vaccinations require two different shots; Tdap provides immunization for tetanus, diptheria, and pertusis. The meningoccal vaccine is a separate immunization. All kindergarten students must be immunized for…

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New Spanish Teacher Katherine Grube Enjoys Walkersville Atmosphere

September 12, 2014September 11, 2014 Annie Morenonew teacher, Spanish, Walkersville High School

by Annie Moreno Walkersville High School gains a brand new Spanish teacher, Katherine Grube, after losing Elizabeth Orlando, who had worked at the school for over 30 years. Grube says that she has been a Spanish teacher for fourteen years and has taught in “Texas, Oklahoma, and Maryland.” Grube says “I learned Spanish from school, […]

Administrative Team Has Big Plans for an Exciting School Year

September 12, 2014September 11, 2014 Cate Taurielloadministration, goals, plans, Walkersville High School

by Cate Tauriello A new school year means new objectives for teachers, counselors, and the administration of WHS. The administration is looking for dedication and hard work this year from all WHS students. “Academically, one goal I would like to see our staff and students achieve is a decreased number of students on the ineligibility […]

Bullying Is Never O.K.

September 12, 2014September 11, 2014 Nadasia Pettawaybullying, Walkersville High School

by Nadasia Pettaway Bullying had been around for years. Some hasn’t spoken up, others has reported it. But is it getting too far if you is bullying a kid with autism? 20 year old Coran lives in Newark, Ohio, was born with autism. He likes playing football, going to school, and hanging out with friends. […]

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Ryan Defibaugh a New Counselor for WHS

September 11, 2014September 11, 2014 Eric ReickelWalkersville High School

by Hanna Houck After completing his 500 hour internship here at Walkersville with Dr. Debra Phebus, Ryan Defibaugh has been hired as a full-time counselor. Defibaugh wasn’t one of those people that knew exactly what they wanted to do going into college. “I was a biology major in college, I loved the sciences. I […]